Record Store Day: where to celebrate and pick up exclusive vinyl releases in Leeds

Undoubtedly a highlight on many a music fan's calendar, Record Store Day sees more than 200 independent record shops across the UK come together for one day each year to celebrate their unique culture.

Taking place on Saturday 21 April, the day will see a host of exclusive vinyl releases, one-off records and sought-after limited rarities be made available in stores.

Record Store Day 2018 will see a host of exclusive releases be made available to music fans

Among this year's offering are four previously unreleased David Bowie records, Prince's '1999' on vinyl for the first time since 1983, Madonna's first remix album 'You Can Dance', Bobby Gentry Live at the BBC, released for the first time ever, and a string of exclusives from Bruce Springsteen, Abba, Bob Dylan, Elton John, The Cure, Rage Against The Machine and Elvis Presley, among others.

Where to celebrate in Leeds

Jumbo Records in the Merrion Centre will be celebrating with a presentation of live music throughout the day, with performances from X Ray Cat Trio and Serious Sam Barrett in store, and sets from Waiting For Wednesday, Shadowlark and Ghost Music at nearby bar, The Social.

Jumbo DJs will also be hosting a session at The Social from 5pm, while shoppers can also enjoy a demonstration of a vinyl listening post in store, courtesy of the Analogue Foundation.

Madonna fans will have the chance to purchase her first remix album 'You Can Dance'

Speaking of the annual day, Adam Gillison, manager of Jumbo Records said: "Record Store day means much the same to us as it ever did and it's played an important part in halting the alarming decline in the number of independent record shops, and remains crucial in celebrating what shops like ours do.

"It celebrates the whole record shop culture and has helped bring it to a new generation of customers, as well as revitalising it and bringing back older customers."

Crash Records on The Headrow will also be celebrating the day and while they have no in-store events planned due to limited space, they are looking forward to welcoming plenty of music-loving customers.

"The event is huge and seems to get bigger every time," Ian DeWhytell, owner of Crash Records explains.

The day is a celebration of the independent record store culture

"It's certainly our busiest day of the year and we always get a great reaction from customers who turn up in their numbers to take part in the excitement of the day.

"As for the most in demand titles, we have had lots of enquiries already.

"Top of the list is Bowie, of course, along with The Courteeners, Abba, The Streets, Ocean Colour Scene, Arcade Fire, Rage Against The Machine, The Cure, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Prince, The National, plus quite a few others."

What to buy

Rage Against the Machine's Democratic National Convention 2000 will be available on vinyl

A list of records that will be available at Jumbo Records on the day can be viewed here and Crash Records' stock can be viewed here.

Both Jumbo and Crash Records will be open from 8.30am on Record Store Day.